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Slow Ways linking Wheddon Cross and Dulverton, Minehead, Porlock, Simonsbath, Watchet, Wiveliscombe
England / Somerset / Wheddon Cross
Wheddon Cross’s six Slow Ways are 67% checked
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Walk to Wheddon Cross from further afield
Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Dulverton—Wheddon Cross
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Dulwhe one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 17km/10mi | Ascent 519m | Descent 665m | ||
Dulverton—Wheddon Cross
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Dulwhe two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Dulverton—Wheddon Cross
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Dulwhe three |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Porlock—Wheddon Cross
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Porwhe one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 312m | Descent 566m | ||
Porlock—Wheddon Cross
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Porwhe two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Simonsbath—Wheddon Cross
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Simwhe one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 21km/13mi | Ascent 557m | Descent 528m | |
Simonsbath—Wheddon Cross
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Simwhe two |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 22km/14mi | Ascent 582m | Descent 607m | ||
Wheddon Cross—Minehead
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Whemin one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 377m | Descent 661m | ||
Wheddon Cross—Watchet
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Whewat one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 326m | Descent 612m | ||
Wheddon Cross—Wiveliscombe
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Whewiv one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 25km/16mi | Ascent 513m | Descent 682m |
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Collective progress
60% of Wheddon Cross’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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13 people have contributed to Wheddon Cross’s Slow Ways
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1 people have surveyed a route in Wheddon Cross
129km out of 171km have been walked and reviewed
399km of reviews have been shared in Wheddon Cross
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This route is almost the same as SimWhe2 but has a really tough walk between Warren Bridge and Little Ashcombe that I personally would not want to do again....
Helen Gough
Lovely walk on Exmoor, but with some tough parts to get through....
Carlyn Gough
A lovely walk over moor, through woods etc but we did go wrong as path not easy to find and ended up climbing out of a disused quarry - quite the adventure! Other than that problem, and assuming we found the right path, I would do it again - beginning, middle and end having lovely refreshments available if wanted....
Jane Gough
There is no path on the ground, and if you follow the right of way using gps you miss the gate. Once through the gate follow the fence on your right until you reach the Macmillan Way West, then follow the steep path downhill to Warren Bridge....
Helen Gough
Helen Gough added Simwhe two, a new walk from Simonsbath to Wheddon Cross
Walk this routeAfter crossing open moorland on an easy to follow path cars is needed crossing farmland before entering the woods descending into Whedddon Cross....
Tim Ryan
A nice, short, but tough in parts route to finish the Saltash to Minehead trail. I’d like to know who managed to walk this 8 mile trail in 2hrs 2min!...
Richard Wetenhall
The path at Broford farm is also closer to the farmhouse than the right of way shown on the map. I have attached a map below of the actual route to be walked at this point....
Tim Ryan
You cross the river here and the marked Slow Ways route suggests there’s a trail up the hill to your left. Keep on the left hand road all the way up the hill until you get to the farm, then go right there....
Richard Wetenhall
A very pretty route with a couple of steep climbs and a few styles. Lovely views from the trig point and it's downhill from there!...
Anne Price
Bring insect repellent in the summer as there were plenty of biters out there when we walked it in June!...
Anne Price
Lovely section along river Barle, followed by a steep stony climb where there are great views of Exmoor. Some quiet country lanes on the way to Winsford, a pretty village on route which is ideal for a lunch or coffee break....
Linda McCarthy
There are some areas where there are loose stones, tree roots and steep paths, so care must be taken....
Linda McCarthy
A lovely walk, mostly along marked footpaths, bridleways and some sections along very quiet country lanes. The hilly sections provide stunning views over the Exmoor. No stiles along the route, just gates and kissing gates....
Dani
A nice starting point from Dulverton, easy to park and lovely section by the river. Moderate walking fitness required, as some hills. Overall simple with nice tracks with nice scenery....
amber russell
A pleasant route, some navigation skills and care required as some signage is missing or hidden....
Tim Ryan
This is a delightful walk, mostly along well marked footpaths and bridleways., with some sections along very quiet country lanes - which felt safe to walk along....
Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan added Dulwhe three, a new walk from Dulverton to Wheddon Cross
Walk this routeTim Ryan added Dulwhe two, a new walk from Dulverton to Wheddon Cross
Walk this routeWatchet has lots of shops and several cafes, including one at the recently-opened art centre at East Quay, while Wheddon Cross has a shop and pub....
Mockymock
After the sharp bends take a path on the left signed to Dunkery then, at the bottom of the hill, go through a gate on the right signed Drapers Way. Cross the path with the snowdrop sign (snowdrop Valley is nearby and worth a detour at the right time of year) and cross the minor road to follow the track to Ford Farm. Continuing on the path divides – left to Porlock (signed Dunkery) and right to Minehead (signed Wootton Courtenay). Follow this all the way to the minor road then another, even rougher, track signed Ford (Digland lane) is walked to another minor road where, immediately left, is a third rough track to the hamlet of Ford. Crossing the ford (there is a small stone footbridge) follow the minor road uphill out of the hamlet and, at the top of the hill, there is a path on the right signed Wootton Courtenay. Turn right on Poundfield Road and then turn left on Cher/Bampton Street and there is a pavement all the way into Minehead...
Sonya B
Starting from Wheddon Cross you have the lovely Drapers Way (with beautiful snowdrops in late February) rising up to windswept Dunkery and then over to the gorgeous woods of the Horner Valley. Some steady climbing but well pathed and the views!...
Steve_Roser
Mockymock added Porwhe two, a new walk from Porlock to Wheddon Cross
Walk this routeA terrific Exmoor walk with wide views and beautiful woodlands, taking in some of the most iconic places in the area - Dunkery Beacon, Webber’s Post, Horner Hill and the Horner Valley....
Mockymock
Lovely Exmoor edge walk, well signposted and easy to do by taking the splendid 198 bus from Minehead to Wheddon Cross. The paths are rocky in places, but the route is straightforward, with chances to spot red deer, and fine views over towards Dunkery Beacon....
Steve_Roser
Pastures, bridleways, streams, pretty woodland north of Wheddon Cross and some forestry tracks. If walking towards Minehead it is easy to miss the post and little yellow sign for the small onward path up to the top of hill when you reach the first track crossing in the forestry north of Wootton Courtenay (at SS 943436 ish)....
Mockymock
Just past the church on the left, there is an x-stile and a finger post to Stowey Wood on the right. Continuing to follow the left edge of the grassy field you head downhill to a gate. Cross the stream by the ruined building and turn left along the stream to another finger post which points right to Kersham. Half way along this field, on the left is a gate onto the minor road. Turn left and walk uphill on the minor road to a cross roads with a busy B-road. At the Croydon Hill sign take the right fork and follow the track to a 5-ways finger post. There is a track directly opposite which you follow to a field edge (which can be overgrown) and a stile into a field then another stile into another field and a gate onto a short section of lane then onto the main A39. Cross over the road with care and turn left....
Sonya B
Slow Ways added Dulwhe one, a new walk from Dulverton to Wheddon Cross
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Porwhe one, a new walk from Porlock to Wheddon Cross
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Simwhe one, a new walk from Simonsbath to Wheddon Cross
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Whemin one, a new walk from Wheddon Cross to Minehead
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Whewat one, a new walk from Wheddon Cross to Watchet
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Whewiv one, a new walk from Wheddon Cross to Wiveliscombe
Walk this routeWheddon Cross’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SS9238938773
Lat / Lon
51.13808° / -3.53954°
Easting / Northing
292,389E / 138,773N
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